The rocks of the reef and died in flame
Along the utmost reach of shore.
Ah, heavy the heart of the ranchman’s wife!
And long she listened, yet only heard
The voice of breakers in awful strife
And the plaintive cry of a frightened bird.
So long she waited and prayed for day
As the firelight flickered upon the floor,
While the prowling wind like a beast of prey
Did growl and growl at the cabin door.